Sparrow Auto Media

22/07/2026

Snaps 📸: “Pushing Forward with the Queen City of the South’s Off-Roading Culture” | 4X4エンジニアリングサービス , 4x4 Engineering Authorized Distributor in the Philippines & Speed Demon Meet

Sunday, July 19, 2026, was supposed to be a normal day for Cebu City’s car community. Even though Sundays are usually dedicated to relaxing, some enthusiasts still like to gather with friends and family; this time with cars. As the event’s featured vehicles suggest, these are fast cars with personalities. This meet, however, was extra exciting.

4x4 Engineering Japan and Speed Demon organized the event to promote Bradley Wheels, an in-house wheel brand from 4x4 Engineering that combines performance, strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal all in one, designed for off-roaders, rally enthusiasts, and more. Speed Demon is also the authorized distributor for Bradley Wheels in Cebu City.

The meet also featured a Suzuki Jimny with a Bradley rim mounted without a tire as a real durability test for the rim itself. It was a short yet wild demonstration. The event was also filled with Cebu’s Sunday best: a Ferrari 488 Pista, a Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, and a Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991.2 and 992.1 generations), to name a few.

Bradley Wheels delivers strength and durability not just for show, but for those who truly need the perfect combination of all the essentials for off-road fun.

“If you’re going to customize, do it with heart. Better stock than fake, better real than regret.”

— 4x4 Engineering



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10/07/2026

Snaps 📸: Icons and Generations 2026

Last June 19 to 21, 2026, Berol Lubricants, Bullyconcepts, and Crazy Bunch Productions proudly presented the return of Icons and Generations for the year 2026.

With the theme, “Dads @ Play,” this year’s event was dedicated to the fathers who work tirelessly to provide for their families while creating the connection that bring them closer together. Whether through cars, scale models, toys, bicycles, motorcycles, or countless other hobbies, every shared passion becomes a chance to create lasting memories.

After all, the moments we cherish most are often found in the simple joys we share with our loved ones. No matter how big or small the hobby may be, it serves as a reminder that connection, laughter, and time spent together are among the greatest gifts a father can give.



All photographs featured in this article were personally photographed by the author and are original intellectual property. These images are protected under Republic Act No. 8293, otherwise known as the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, as amended by Republic Act No. 10372, which grants copyright protection to original photographic works.

No photograph/s may be copied, reproduced, modified, redistributed, published, or used in any way, whether for personal, commercial, or digital purposes, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder. Unauthorized use, such as reposting on social media or other platforms without consent, may constitute copyright infringement, subjecting the infringing party to the remedies and penalties provided by Philippine intellectual property laws.

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28/06/2026

The Cobra of Michigan: The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (S550)

When we think of the term "snake," multiple meanings come to mind. For some, it is the reptile belonging to the class Reptilia. For others, it symbolizes a traitor, a sinner, or even the devil itself. Carroll Shelby, however, chose a more specific snake, the cobra as a symbol of explosive acceleration, precision, fearlessness, and, above all, high performance.

"My name's Carroll Shelby, and performance is my business."

The Ford Mustang received its first high-performance Shelby variant in 1965 with the GT350. In 1967, following Ford's victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Carroll Shelby wanted to equip the Mustang with the legendary 427 FE V8 used in the Ford GT40 Mk II. However, several problems arose. The engine was expensive to build, required extensive hand assembly, was originally designed as a competition engine rather than for road use, and consumed a significant amount of oil at highway speeds.

Halfway through the 1967 model year, Ford and Shelby replaced the 427 FE V8 with the 428 cubic-inch (7.0 L) V8, better known as the Police Interceptor engine. One of the fastest American performance cars of its era, the GT500KR ("King of the Road") arrived in 1968 with the more powerful 428 Cobra Jet engine and updated styling.

By 1969 and 1970, Ford had assumed most of Shelby's production from Shelby American's California facility, and the cars became increasingly integrated into Ford's manufacturing process. After the 1970 model year, the Shelby Mustang program came to an end as Shelby American and Ford Motor Company parted ways.
In 2005, Ford introduced the fifth-generation Mustang (S197), featuring retro-inspired styling heavily influenced by the 1967–1969 Mustangs. Affordable and accessible to enthusiasts, it marked a true return to form for Ford and helped reignite the modern muscle car rivalry.

At the 2005 New York International Auto Show, Ford reunited with Shelby American and unveiled the all-new Shelby GT500, which was scheduled for release as a 2007 model.

Carroll Shelby's long-held dream of pairing a Mustang with a Ford GT-derived powerplant had finally become reality. The S197 Shelby GT500 was powered by a supercharged 5.4 L Modular DOHC V8 derived from the 2005–2006 Ford GT's engine. Producing between 500 and 550 horsepower depending on the model year and paired with a Tremec TR-6060 six-speed manual transmission, the S197 GT500 quickly became a dream car for enthusiasts.

Ford didn't stop there. In 2013, it introduced the ultimate evolution of the S197 GT500, powered by the supercharged 5.8 L "Trinity" DOHC V8 producing 662 horsepower. This was the final Shelby GT500 developed during Carroll Shelby's lifetime before his passing in 2012, making it a fitting tribute to his enduring legacy.

For 2020, Ford revived the Shelby GT500 on the sixth-generation S550 Mustang. Powered by the all-new 5.2 L supercharged cross-plane-crank V8, codenamed "Predator," and paired with a Tremec TR-9070 seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, the latest GT500 became the most powerful production Mustang ever built. Producing 760 horsepower (567 kW; 771 PS) and 625 lb-ft (847 N·m) of torque, it delivers astonishing performance that commands the complete attention and stomach strength of both driver and passenger.

Photographed below is one of Cebu's S550 Shelby GT500s. Delivered directly through Ford Cebu during the height of the pandemic, it remains completely stock. No aftermarket modifications are necessary, the supercharged Predator V8 beneath the hood is all the driver needs to hear to understand what this machine is capable of.



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04/04/2026

Welcome to the Queen City of the South

21/03/2026

Closing Time | Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica (LP640-2)

As an old saying goes, “Life flashes by faster the more you enjoy it.” Everything and everyone must conclude that closing time is here. Since the inception of the Lamborghini Gallardo in 2003, the V10 became the second bread and butter engine for the Lamborghini brand. In 2009, the facelifted Gallardo arrived, featuring a 5.2 liter V10 (odd firing) instead of the 5.0 liter V10 (even firing) from the previous version. The same powerplant was carried over to the Huracan in 2014, replacing the Gallardo.

For 20 years, it has served as the “college frat boy” of European exotics. The Huracan Tecnica didn’t make as much noise as the STO, nor did it get the brash personality of the Performante; instead, the Tecnica is the unsung “middle” sibling between the EVO and the STO. While the STO is a track focused beast and the EVO is an amplified facelift of the original model, the Tecnica became the “modest” sister.

It is 6.1 cm (2.4 in) longer than the EVO, while height and width remain unchanged. Power comes from the naturally aspirated V10 used in the STO. The car reaches a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 3.2 seconds. According to Lamborghini, the Tecnica’s aerodynamic revisions boost downforce by 35 percent and cut drag by 20 percent compared to the EVO. In addition, it delivers over 631 horsepower to the rear wheels only.

The Tecnica “technically” (no pun intended) isn’t the last Huracan to be released; a year after it became available, the off road variant, the Sterrato, arrived. Still, in a sense, the Tecnica was the final bell before closing time for the Huracan family. They don’t have to go home, but they can’t stay here forever. Some beginnings come from some other beginnings’ ends.

- Seek, Spot, Shoot -

Sparrow Auto Media

02/03/2026

Relax, have a coffee or two and feel the rush

20/01/2026